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BIBLE STUDIES
What Prayer Can Do
Look up each verse in the Bible and discover the wonderful results prayer can achieve.
1. Salvation- Romans 10:13
2. Overcome Temptation- Matthew 26:41
3. Forgiveness- 1 John 1:9
4. Brings the Holy Spirit- Acts 4:31, Luke 11:13
5. Joy- John 16:24
6. Peace- Philippians 4:6-7
7. Needs Met- Matthew 6:11
8. Help in Trouble- Psalm 86:7, Psalm 91:15
9. Healing- James 5:16
10. Wisdom- I Kings 3:12, James 1:5
11. Victory Over Enemies- 1 Samuel 7:9-10
12. Protection- 2 Chronicles 18:31
13. Binding & Loosing- Matthew 18:18
14. Bring Revival- 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6
15. Laborers into the Harvest- Matthew 9:37-38
16. Reaching People for Christ- Isaiah 66:8, Psalm 126:6
Signs of Second Coming of Christ
In Matthew24:3 Jesus was asked, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?" Jesus told his apostles to look for the following signs prior to his second coming and the end of the age.
1. Wars
2. Famine
3. Disease
4. Earthquakes
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren't troubled, for all this must happen, but the end (conclusion) is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places. But all these things are the beginning of birth pains. (Mat 24:6-8 WEB)
5. Persecution
Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake. (Mat 24:9)
6. Backsliding
Then many will stumble (fall away), and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another. (Mat 24:10)
7. False Prophets
Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray. (Mat 24:11), Mat 7:15, 2 Pet. 2:1
8. Lack of Love
Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end, the same will be saved. (Mat 24:12-13)
9. Gospel Preached to All Nations
This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Mat 24:14)
10. Like the Days of Noah & Lot
As it happened in the days of Noah, even so will it be also in the days of the Son of Man. They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Likewise, even as it happened in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from the sky, and destroyed them all. It will be the same way in the day that the Son of Man is revealed. (Luk 17:26-30)
11. Knowledge Shall Increase
But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run back and forth, and knowledge shall be increased." (Dan 12:4)
12. Jews Return To Jerusalem
They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Luk 21:24)
13. Signs in Nature (Sun, moon, stars, ocean waves, sky shaking)
14. Nations Worried
15. People living in Fear (Terror)
There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the waves; men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these things begin to happen, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near. (Luk 21:25-28)
***As we begin to see the signs listed above, we know that Christ's return is near! Let's get ready!
HEALING TRUTHS
1. The Lord Jesus Christ healed all that came to Him.
Matt. 8:16-17 That evening several demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus; and when he spoke a single word, all the demons fled; and all the sick were healed. This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, "He took our sicknesses and bore our diseases." (TLB)
2. The Lord Jesus wants to heal. (The man with leprosy)
Matt. 8:1-3 When Jesus came down from the hill, great crowds followed him. Then a man sick with a harmful skin disease came to Jesus. The man bowed down before him and said, "Lord, you have the power to heal me if you want." Jesus touched the man and said, "I want to heal you. Be healed!" And immediately the man was healed,... (ICB)
3. Unbelief will limit His power. (His Hometown)
Matt. 13:58 (TLB) And so he did only a few great miracles there, because of their unbelief
4. Jesus healed those who believed He would. (Jesus heals two blind men)
Matt. 9:27-30 (TLB) As Jesus was leaving her home, two blind men followed along behind, shouting, "O Son of King David, have mercy on us." They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, "Do you believe I can make you see?" "Yes, Lord," they told him, "we do." Then he touched their eyes and said, " Because of your faith it will happen." And suddenly they could see!
5. The Lord Jesus healed all types of disease and sickness. (His travels)
Matt. 9:35(KJV) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
6. The people were completely healed. (Woman who had been bleeding for 12 years)
Mark 5:34 (MyKJV) And he said unto her, Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace, and be whole,...
7. The Lord Jesus Christ gave this healing power to His disciples.
Matt. 10:1 Matt. 10:1 (MyV)And when He had called to Himself His twelve disciples, He gave them authority and power over evil spirits and also to heal every sickness and every disease.
Authority= delegated authority and ability, the right and the strength, jurisdiction and control
Every= any and all
8. Believers can pray for healing and it will happen.
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues,... they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
9. Healing brings glory to God. (His ministry)
Matt. 15:31 – What a spectacle it was! Those who hadn't been able to say a word before were talking excitedly, and those with missing arms and legs had new ones; the crippled were walking and jumping around, and those who had been blind were gazing about them! The crowds just marveled, and praised the God of Israel. (TLB)
“and they glorified the God of Israel.”- (KJV)
THE BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Why every believer needs the baptism with the Holy Spirit
1. A Prophecy from God for the Last Days- Joel 2:28
2. A Promise to all Believers- Luke 24:49
3. A Command for All Disciples- Acts 1:4
4. Power to Witness and Live for Christ- Acts 1:8
The Scriptural Foundation
1.
Acts 2:4 Pentecost- All were filled
2.
Acts 10:44-46 All the Gentiles were filled
Speaking in other languages (tongues) was the sign that they recognized Acts 11:15-17
1. Samaria- Acts 8:17
2. Paul-Acts 9:17, I Cor. 14:18
3. Disciples-Acts 19:64.
4. Tongues of men or angels- I Cor. 13:1
The Value of Tongues
1. Initial physical evidence of the baptism with the Holy Spirit- Acts 2:4
2.To thank God- I Cor. 14:17
3.To pray according to God's will- Romans 8:26
4.Rest and refreshing- Is. 28:11,12
5.Edifies (strengthens) the Believer- I Cor. 14:4, Jude 20
6.When we don't know how to pray- Romans 8:27
7.Sign to unbelievers- I Cor. 14:22
8.Proof Christ lives and is ascended- Acts 2:33
How to Receive the Baptism with the Holy Spirit
It's a gift- Acts 2:38
It's for you- Acts 2:59, Mark 16:17
Ask for it- Luke 11:11-13
Spend time in prayer-Acts 1:14
Wait on the Lord- Luke 24:49
Surrender- Acts 5:32
Believe-Gal. 3:14, 3:2
Be Thirsty- Is. 44:3, Mt. 5:6, Jn. 7:37-39
OUR SPEECH
1. WORDS ARE POWERFUL- JOB 6:25
2. DON'T TALK TOO MUCH- PROVERBS 10:19
3. USE EDIFYING WORDS- EPHESIANS 4:29
4. DON'T SPEAK EVIL- JAMES 4:11
5. BE GRACIOUS- COLOSSIANS 4:6
6. WORDS SHOW YOUR HEART- MATTHEW 12:34
7. DON'T COMPLAIN- NUMBERS 11:1
8. BE PLEASANT- PROV. 16:24
9. DON'T SLANDER- PSALMS 101:5
10. SPEAK SOFTLY- PROVERBS 15:1
11. REMEMBER THE JUDGMENT- MATTHEW 12:36
12. PRAY ABOUT IT- PSALMS 141:3